Which point is on the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra?

Which point is on the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra?

• A. GV 3
• B. GV 5
• C. GV 4
• D. GV 6

Answer: (C)

The location described is a point on the posterior midline at the level of the second lumbar vertebra, in the hollow just below the spinous process. That spot corresponds to GV-4 (also known as Mingmen) on the Governing Vessel, which sits exactly at L2. This point is used to tonify yang and support kidney energy, so it’s the one that fits the described location. The other GV points listed lie at different vertebral levels along the midline and do not match the L2 depression.

The location described is a point on the posterior midline at the level of the second lumbar vertebra, in the hollow just below the spinous process. That spot corresponds to GV-4 (also known as Mingmen) on the Governing Vessel, which sits exactly at L2. This point is used to tonify yang and support kidney energy, so it’s the one that fits the described location. The other GV points listed lie at different vertebral levels along the midline and do not match the L2 depression.